2,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran
CAS Number
1003-38-9
Formula
C6-H12-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Tetrahydro-2,5-dimethylfuran; Furan, tetrahydro-2,5-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3271
Category
Ethers (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [ExPub: EC: EFSA]
Comments
May form explosive peroxides; Stabilized with 250-300 ppm butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT); An irritant; Targets the CNS; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tetrahydrofuran
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethers, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: